Ep. 429 Menopause Masterclass Part II: Weight, Hormones, and Stress Solutions

Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

Cynthia Thurlow

Alternative Health, Nutrition, Science, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 8 January 2025

⏱️ 104 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the Everyday Wellness Podcast, host Cynthia Thurlow shares insights from episodes that are invaluable to listeners! Joining Cynthia are Dr. Mariza Snyder (Episode 370), Dr. Suzanne Fenske (Episode 392), Dr. Stacy Sims (Episode 406), and Dr. Mary Claire Haver (Episode 376). They will cover many essentials related to perimenopause and menopause including recognizing symptoms, strategies to help navigate, and management tools. Be sure to tune in to strategies and tools to help you take control of your health! IN THIS EPISODE: Understanding the hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause The concept of perimenopause as a "zone of chaos" due to fluctuating hormone levels Factors influencing the timing and experience of menopause, including genetics, lifestyle, and medical interventions Common and lesser-known symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, such as mood swings, sleep disturbances, and cognitive changes The role of estrogen and progesterone in physical and mental health during this transition Exercise, particularly resistance training and high-intensity workouts, for managing symptoms and maintaining health The significance of nutrition, including protein and fiber intake, for overall well-being during menopause The impact of stress and gut health on hormonal balance and symptom management The potential benefits and considerations of hormone therapy and testosterone therapy for women The need for education, awareness, and open dialogue about menopause to empower women and reduce stigma Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Connect with Dr. Mariza Snyder On Instagram Energized with Dr. Mariza (Podcast) Dr. Snyder’s books are available on Amazon Connect with Dr. Suzanne Fenske On the Tara MD website Instagram Connect with Dr. Stacy Sims On her website Instagram Facebook TikTok Connect with Dr. Mary Claire Haver On the Mary Claire Wellness website Instagram TikTok Facebook YouTube

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast.
0:04.2	I'm your host, nurse practitioner, Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.5	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:13.9	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the health and wellness industry each week and impact
0:22.1	over a million lives.
0:29.0	Today is an extra special episode completely devoted to essential tips for navigating perimenopause
0:36.5	and menopause from top experts,
0:39.0	including Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Dr. Stacey Sims, Dr. Maritza Snyder,
0:46.0	and last but not least, Dr. Suzanne Fenske. I know this will be an invaluable discussion
0:51.6	packed with great actionable information for women in middle age and beyond.
1:00.1	So I'd love to start the conversation around some of the terminology that you've utilized
1:05.2	about perimenopause. I think for a lot of listeners that have not yet made that transition
1:09.7	into menopause,
1:12.4	and you coin it properly,
1:15.0	you talk about this zone of chaos.
1:18.6	Why is perimenopause fraught with chaos?
1:25.8	The best I can explain it is to do some basic endocrinology so people can understand.
1:29.5	So human females are born with all of our eggs, right? We have a finite supply and menopause really represents when we run out of them.
1:34.9	Okay. So in a normal healthy reproductive cycle, which is probably 85% of women, we have
1:42.4	ovulation each month. And the rise and fall of our hormones is dependent
1:46.6	on the rise and fall of stimulating hormones coming from the brain. So let's back it up.
1:51.8	The hypothalamus is a big gland in our brain, well, immediate, like walnut size. And it's constantly
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